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Recent Examples of midwife
In an ironic twist, the American president became the regime’s midwife, forcing the old order to mutate and reinvent itself.
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Boris Muñoz, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
The nurse was ultimately able to line up a midwife to assist with the woman’s delivery in place of Mulholland.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026
Claire and Jamie get Agnes’s mother, Susannah (and her midwife/friend Binta), up to the surgery.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
In a story translated from Korean, a ghost aches with loneliness after scaring everyone away; in a story translated from Arabic, a midwife is called to aid with the birth of … something.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
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Boris Muñoz, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
The nurse was ultimately able to line up a midwife to assist with the woman’s delivery in place of Mulholland.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026
Claire and Jamie get Agnes’s mother, Susannah (and her midwife/friend Binta), up to the surgery.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
In a story translated from Korean, a ghost aches with loneliness after scaring everyone away; in a story translated from Arabic, a midwife is called to aid with the birth of … something.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midwife
Noun
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When Danh was initially hospitalized overseas on April 9, doctors diagnosed her with acute liver failure, among other serious health issues.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The ship’s only doctor—a very nice guy who has been running around taking care of people—is sick.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Midwives say physician agreements create barriers Sixteen states require some form of collaborative agreement with a physician for a nurse-midwife to practice.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Centering model The Centering model was started about 30 years ago by a nurse-midwife who wanted to provide better prenatal care and reduce provider burnout.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though her obstetrician dismissed her concerns, the mom of three eventually got confirmation from other medical professionals and underwent surgery.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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In a notice published last week in the Federal Register, HHS asked for nominations of new members, encouraging anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists, obstetricians and other specialists to apply, although the members have typically been primary care doctors.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The attending physician said her blood pressure continues to fluctuate, in part due to damage to part of the brain that is responsible for such regulations.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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In the indictment, federal prosecutors accused Keomisy of providing a counterfeit college diploma and using a medical license number belonging to someone else to obtain employment as a physician’s assistant.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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And writer/director/producer/cinematographer Bonfliglio won Emmys, along with Apatow, for his docs on the comedians Michael Shandling and George Carlin.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Bruce, an airline worker, has hitherto handed off his plus-one flight privileges to Simon, who keenly exploits them to keep filming his globe-trotting doc.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Recess may look like downtime, but pediatricians say cutting it could cost kids far more than a few minutes on the playground.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Senior pediatrician Shanthala Koujalgi confirmed her death, per The Hindu.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Aminah Elster recalls being told to avoid the gynecologist to protect her uterus.—
Victoria Law,
Washington Post,
6 May 2026
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This can mean that doctors often miss that a Black woman has started perimenopause, says Sharon Malone, an obstetrician and gynecologist, and the chief medical adviser for Alloy.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Medics then determined that Brooks did not have the capacity to refuse medical treatment, and it was decided that police would enter through the front door and secure her so medics could transport her to a hospital.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Houston Fire Department medics also showed up and rushed the woman to a hospital.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Midwife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midwife. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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